African tales

The LABs offer visitors the opportunity to explore the museum as a "laboratory" in which its roles (collecting, studying, disseminating, producing, conserving and transmitting) are the subject of reflection, experimentation and innovation. In 2015, the NMNM launched its first LAB and exhibited "Behind the Scenes of the Museum", followed by another LAB in 2018, where five artists were invited to redefine the museum through a new lens.In 2025, ahead of major structural renovations to the Villa Sauber, the NMNM will be prioritising its public engagement programmes, which focus on artists and unveiling their artistic expression. The works acquired since 2017 as part of the "Apprentis collectionneurs" programme will be exhibited alongside pieces from the heritage collections. Visitors will also be able to discover the works of Léna Durr and Éléonore False, artists who were recently invited to take up creative residencies.By inviting Olivier Vadrot to create a new architectural design, this LAB, conceived by Benjamin Laugier, will provide a space for discussion and collective experiences within the museum. A series of meetings, screenings and performances will be held throughout the exhibition, giving rise to new projects."La collection voyageuse", "le Nouveau Musée Numérique" and Léa Collet's current residency will be the subject of regular workshops, along with the "Écoletopie" project by the Smarin studio, who will be creating a mediation lounge.A collaborative publication will also be produced during the exhibition with Éditions Empire. 

Screening of films by Charles ChaplinPaul Lay, pianoThe cure / Charlot fait une cure (1917)Chaplin heads for a spa to rid himself of an unfortunate penchant for alcohol. Spring water might be the recommended tipple for health, but Chaplin prefers other, less respectable beverages.  The water mixed with whisky becomes increasingly popular with the other clients of the spa.The property man / Charlot garçon de théâtre (1914) A props manager and odd-job man for a small music hall troop, Charlie mixes up the actors’ bags, turns their dressing rooms upside down, messes up the scores and, finally, sprays the audience and actors with a fire hose.Recommended for ages five and up.  

Read and listen to stories in a unique way with the traditional Japanese storytelling technique Kamishibai, to discover stories from all over the world.